Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Chapter 85 One thing at a time

When the assembled heroes saw that Yin Tianzheng had actually decided to commit suicide, Wei Yixiao, Shuobude, Tieguan Daoren, and others were all greatly shocked.

Although they all possessed extraordinary skills and were willing to help, the distance was too great, and Yun Changkong was still nearby, so they were powerless to do anything about it.

As everyone was still in shock, a red shadow suddenly flashed. The instant the dagger pierced Yin Tianzheng's body, an extremely gentle internal force struck the dagger.

A sudden numbness shot through his wrist, and the dagger emitted a shimmering light before embedding itself in the ground.

Suddenly, there was another person in front of Yin Tianzheng.

This man had a kind face; he was none other than Master Kongwen.

The whole thing happened in the blink of an eye, because Kong Wen was so fast that no one could see clearly how he made his move.

Even with Yun Changkong's abilities, he was taken aback, thinking to himself, "This old man is amazing! Although I was talking to Zhou Dian, I was also keeping an eye on Yin Tianzheng's movements."

This man was just five zhang away a moment ago, and in an instant he's close enough to knock Yin Tianzheng's dagger away. With that one move alone, even the likes of Abbess Miejue, Yu Lianzhou, and Yin Tianzheng are no match for him! I truly underestimated this Shaolin Abbot!

Yin Tianzheng angrily said, "Master Kongwen, what are you doing?"

Kong Wen put his hands together, bowed to Yun Changkong and Yin Tianzheng, and said, "Benefactor Yun defeated Elder Yin. I imagine his words are as swift as arrows, and the Heavenly Eagle Sect will not rise again. Benefactor Yun has greatly benefited the martial arts world."

Yun Changkong smiled slightly: "Abbot's acupoint striking technique is truly unparalleled in the world. I admire it greatly."

Kong Wen shook his head: "This old monk only acted in advance because he saw that Elder Yin was in a daze. I do not deserve such praise!"

It turned out that when Yun Changkong and Zhou Dian were mocking each other, Kong Wen noticed that Yin Tianzheng's expression was strange. This reminded him of Yin Susu on Wudang Mountain. He became wary and rushed to rescue Yin Tianzheng the moment his arm moved.

The four Shaolin monks known as "Jianwen Zhixing" each possessed unique martial arts skills. Abbot Kongwen was a grandmaster of martial arts, whose internal strength surpassed that of Abbess Miejue and Yu Lianzhou. His techniques of acupoint striking, striking, and acupoint massage were unparalleled in the world.

Let alone the fact that Yin Tianzheng's acupoints were sealed by Yun Changkong, rendering him unable to use his internal energy, even a top-tier master, unless prevented from being hit, could have their strength instantly penetrate even if only a corner of their clothing or sleeve touched a minor acupoint. Death would be instantaneous, or unconsciousness would follow. It was truly incredibly powerful. Disarming Yin Tianzheng of his dagger would be far too easy.

Unexpectedly, Yin Tianzheng was unmoved and coldly said, "If the man surnamed Yin is not skilled enough, he may die, but what does that have to do with your Shaolin Temple?"

"Amitabha!" Master Kongwen, with his long cultivation and kind heart, said, "Since the arrival of Bodhidharma from the West, our temple has established a foundation. For thousands of years, our monks have diligently practiced Buddhism and strictly observed the precepts. Although we have associated with heroes of the martial arts world because of our martial arts training, we have always been compassionate. The reason we have a grudge against the Tianying Sect is because your daughter has slaughtered dozens of my Shaolin monks and lay disciples."

At this point, he sighed again: "It was not my intention for your daughter to follow Zhang Wuxia to commit suicide on Wudang Mountain. If you were to do the same as your daughter today, wouldn't that be another disaster for the martial arts world?"

Zhou Dian, Tie Guan Dao Ren, and the others secretly cursed this old bald monk for his hypocrisy and empty words of compassion. If it wasn't his true intention, why did he have to go to Wudang Mountain and make such a fuss? If it weren't for Shaolin Temple coming up the mountain, Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu, with the backing of the Wudang Sect, would never have committed suicide. But since he saved Yin Baimei, he did a good deed, so they didn't say anything more about him.

The Wudang heroes thought differently. This was because Yin Susu disguised herself as Zhang Cuishan, killed 73 people from the Longmen Escort Agency, and then killed Shaolin monks with poisoned needles, leaving Zhang Cuishan with a grievance that could not be cleared. How could Shaolin Temple not investigate?

Zhang Cuishan committed suicide because he was implicated by his wife. He knew that it was his wife and brother-in-law who plotted against his third brother. He was unable to avenge his third brother and was torn between duty and justice, so he committed suicide out of shame and indignation!
Shaolin Temple has done nothing wrong!
Zhou Dian shouted, "Old man with white eyebrows, you just lost a battle and lost the Eagle Sect. You are still the Dharma King of the Ming Cult. What's the big deal? Why did you have to commit suicide like your daughter and son-in-law? That doesn't make sense!"

Tang Yang, the flag bearer of the Five Elements Flag and the Flood Flag, sneered: "Brother Dian, what do you know? That old man with white eyebrows is arrogant and brave, and has always looked down on us. If we don't support him as the leader, he will rebel against Bright Peak and form his own sect. Hehe, how amazing is that!"
Unexpectedly, after indulging in his fantasy of being a cult leader, he ended up with his daughter's death and his son's crippling injury. Determined to gamble the fate of his sect on restoring his son to full health, he still suffered a crushing defeat. "Heh heh, if he doesn't commit suicide, what's the point of living?"

In his prime, Yin Tianzheng turned against his brothers in the Ming Cult in order to seize the position of leader of the Ming Cult, and in a fit of anger, he descended from Bright Peak.

That's why Xie Xun, the Golden Lion King, went to Wangpan Mountain Island to challenge the Eagle Cult's "showing off their power."

The Five Elements Flag and the Sky Eagle Sect had a deeper feud, killing each other whenever they met, resulting in many deaths, and they harbored deep resentment towards each other.

Having seized such a golden opportunity, the Five Elements Flag naturally wanted to humiliate Yin Tianzheng to the extreme.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have come!

Upon seeing this, the righteous heroes thought to themselves, "No wonder it's a heretical sect!"

Yin Tianzheng was now utterly disheartened.

He didn't want to admit it, but he knew that what Tang Yang said was true.

Aside from Yang Dingtian, Yin Tianzheng was never one to submit to anyone in his life. (Note: As for Zhang Sanfeng, just take it with a grain of salt; this is what Yin Susu said after their marriage, which inevitably seems to be to save face for her husband and Yu Lianzhou. If they were truly convinced, would Yin Yewang have plotted against and humiliated Yu Daiyan in that way?)

Unexpectedly, Yang Dingtian disappeared, and when he tried to seize the position of sect leader, no one in the sect was convinced of his worth, which made him lose face. That's why he left Bright Peak and came to Jiangnan to establish a sect.

Originally, his children tricked Yu Daiyan into giving them the Dragon-Slaying Saber so they could gather the gangs of Jiangnan, display their power and prestige, and prove themselves by showing the Ming Cult brothers that they could do just as well without the Ming Cult!
As a result, Xie Xun wanted to prove that you couldn't accomplish anything without the Ming Cult. He not only killed Yin Tianzheng's altar master, but also stole the Dragon Slaying Saber and kidnapped his daughter, which inevitably angered Yin Tianzheng!
He had finally managed to bring his daughter back, but before he could even see her, he received the devastating news that she had committed suicide.

He wanted to see his grandson, but his men couldn't even get up Wudang Mountain. On one occasion, someone who was trying to deliver a gift was even beaten down the mountain by Mo Shenggu.

After a few years of feeling depressed, my mood calmed down a bit, but then Yun Changkong appeared again.

Normally, festivals are settled according to the rules of the martial arts world, and at most, one loses face. But who would have thought that Yun Changkong would kill his own family members, cripple his own son, and then claim that he has the ability to cure his son.

Yin Tianzheng lost his daughter and was left with only a son, which gave him hope amidst his despair, leading him to gamble the very existence of his sect. He initially thought that no matter how powerful Yun Changkong was, he was still young and his martial arts skills were limited. However, as Yun Changkong's exploits spread throughout the martial arts world, Yin Tianzheng himself realized that he would lose more often than he would win.

For the sake of his lifelong reputation and his son's future, he had no choice but to risk his life in a desperate battle. However, not only did he lose, but his junior brother also died tragically.

Yin Tianzheng knew that even if he survived, he would never be able to take revenge on Yun Changkong. He then saw the Ming Cult's flag bearer mocking him.

In an instant, his once-dominant aura and domineering presence in the martial world vanished completely. The grief in his heart was unbearable, which led him to take his own life, hoping that death would allow him to see his daughter again.

Therefore, after listening to Master Kongwen, Zhou Dian, Tang Yang and others, Yin Tianzheng still smiled bitterly and said: "My life is my own. What do I care about any great calamity in the martial world? I am willing to die. Please grant my request!"

Kongzhi's disciple, Yuanyin, whose eyes had been blinded by Yin Susu, glared at Yin Tianzheng with deep resentment and said angrily, "Yin Tianzheng, you old demon, you gave birth to a little demon..."

Kong Zhi flicked his sleeve, cutting him off, and stepped forward, saying, "Yin Bai Mei, although monks are supposed to be compassionate, Yin Su Su killed my entire family of lay disciples and many monks back then. I only regret that I learned the truth too late, and your Tianying Sect has caused even more harm. Chief Escort Yun, a hero of his time, was ruined by your hands! But all these grudges have been settled. We will no longer pursue this matter."

My senior brother Kongjian, who never fought or offended anyone in his life, died at the hands of Xie Xun!
Although we are monks and should not be driven by revenge, his death was truly unjust, and we must seek justice for him!

"Tell me where Xie Xun is!"

When Yin Susu committed her crimes, she impersonated Zhang Cuishan, intending to incite a conflict between Shaolin and Wudang. However, Zhang Sanfeng and Kongwen, being mature and prudent, suppressed the matter, thus preventing a catastrophe in the martial arts world. Later, with the revelation of the "Wangpan Mountain Island" incident and Xie Xun's murders, the death of Kongjian of Shaolin, the disappearance of Zhang Cuishan of Wudang, and the murder of Abbess Miejue's brother of Emei, all were related to Xie Xun.

That's why twenty-two gangs, including Shaolin and Wudang, dealt with the Eagle Sect. However, the famous and righteous sects such as Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei did not understand the truth of the matter, and there were many obscure and difficult-to-understand aspects. It seems that the Eagle Sect was not the real culprit, so they left room for the other side in every way. Otherwise, how could the Eagle Sect have lasted for ten years?

However, at Zhang Sanfeng's 100th birthday celebration, Zhang Cuishan clearly stated that he did know Xie Xun's whereabouts, but he was unwilling to say so.

Yin Susu also admitted that it was she, not Zhang Cuishan, who wiped out the entire Longmen Escort Agency, killed Shaolin disciples, and blinded Yuanyin, Yuanye, and Yuanxin. She told them to go and settle the score with the Tianying Sect!

As a result, before she died, she devised a plan to "shift the blame to Jiangdong" for Kong Wen, pretending to tell him Xie Xun's whereabouts. This caused Shaolin Temple to be too busy to take care of itself and had no time to avenge its disciples!

It's important to know that Xie Xun himself is involved in many deep-seated feuds, and the Dragon-Slaying Saber is said to be the supreme weapon in the martial arts world. Regardless of the reason for this saying, it has attracted the covetousness of everyone.

He believed he could decipher the secret of the treasured sword and become the supreme master of the martial arts world, which is why a group of heroes once gathered at Wudang Mountain to pressure the Wudang Sect.

It's not that they don't know Zhang Sanfeng's martial arts are the best in the world and the Wudang Sect is famous throughout the world, but the temptation is too great. Who wouldn't want to unlock the secret of the sword, become the supreme master of the martial arts world, and have their words become law?
Who would honestly admit from the bottom of their heart that they are inferior to others?
If the Wudang sect dared to coerce Zhang Sanfeng and his followers, then they would naturally dare to disrespect the Shaolin Temple.

From then on, figures from the martial arts world came to Shaolin Temple openly or secretly, resulting in many deaths and injuries among martial arts figures and a significant loss of Shaolin Temple's best fighters.

Kongzhi was narrow-minded and deeply regretted not having dealt with the Eagle Sect with all his might back then, which caused Shaolin Temple to suffer such a great loss!
Little did anyone know that Yin Tianzheng didn't take Kongzhi seriously at all, and sneered, "Master Kongzhi, so you're after Xie Xun's whereabouts!"
"Heh, but who do you take me for, Yin Tianzheng? Aside from the former leader of the Yang Cult, who dares to issue orders to me?"

The White-Browed Eagle King was renowned throughout the martial arts world; everyone knew him. His claim that no one dared to give him orders was certainly not an exaggeration. Moreover, all the heroes knew that if Yin Tianzheng were willing to reveal Xie Xun's whereabouts, how could the Eagle Sect have been fighting with the major sects of the martial arts world for so many years?
Therefore, from Abbess Miejue and the He Taichong couple down, everyone was concerned about this issue, yet no one stepped forward to ask. It was simply because if Yin Tianzheng could say it, he wouldn't be himself.

Nobody wants to make a fool of themselves and lose face.

That's why Abbess Miejue asked Yun Changkong to let him question Yin Tianzheng if they won.

Yun Changkong knew all along that Yin Tianzheng did not know Xie Xun's whereabouts, and even Zhang Wuji only knew the name "Ice and Fire Island." He had no idea whether they could find it.

Asking is pointless.

Moreover, seeing that Shaolin Temple had intervened to stop Yin Tianzheng from committing suicide, he felt that Shaolin Temple also coveted a "Dragon-Slaying Saber." Even if it contained unparalleled martial arts, they couldn't even master their own martial arts, yet they wanted something else. For a moment, he felt that "human greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant."

And it seems that I am the same way, so I am also a little confused!
He didn't know what to do at this moment.

Should we kill or spare Yin Tianzheng?
Kong Wen clasped his hands together and said, "If Mr. Yin is unwilling to speak, then so be it. But please cherish your life and never treat the lives of others as worthless!"

Yin Tianzheng straightened his expression and said, "Abbot Kongwen, just because you lead the martial arts world at Shaolin Temple doesn't mean you can boss me around. You're not qualified to reason with me!" Kongwen clasped his hands together and stepped back. Kongzhi, barely suppressing his anger, said, "Yin Tianzheng, Zhang Wuxia didn't want to tell you Xie Xun's whereabouts because they were sworn brothers and had to be loyal. But Xie Xun killed your subordinates and stole the Dragon-Slaying Saber on Wangpan Island. He has no loyalty left. Why do you have to hide it for him?"

Yin Tianzheng laughed and said, "It's Xie Xun's business to be ungrateful to me, whether I say it or not is my business!"

"If you have the guts, kill me! You think you can get a single word out of me? Dream on!"

His words were so bold and impressive that even the assembled heroes couldn't help but admire them.

Because he wasn't just boasting. It should be understood that it was precisely because of Xie Xun's whereabouts that the Eagle Sect was able to single-handedly confront the twenty-two sects.
At this moment, he has already defeated his teacher and is contemplating suicide. How could he possibly speak?
Kong Zhi was filled with resentment, but Yin Tianzheng was powerless to fight back. Given his status, he could not use force, so he could only turn away and retreat.

Abbess Miejue's eyes flashed with a sharp light as she stared at Yun Changkong. Seeing him standing with his hands behind his back, facing the great river, she coldly said, "Yin Baimei, you lost to Young Hero Yun, so you should be at his mercy. Is that reasonable?"

Yin Tianzheng coldly replied, "Kill me if you want, torture me if you want, I, Yin Tianzheng, will not say a word. As for his coveting Xie Xun's whereabouts, hehe, give him a few more years, and he will be the undisputed supreme master of the martial arts world. Does he still need the Dragon-Slaying Saber?"

Everyone agreed with this.

People are concerned about Xie Xun's whereabouts, but it's not entirely about revenge.

After all, Xie Xun only committed more than thirty murders, how could that possibly involve the entire martial arts world?
The real reason is the Dragon-Slaying Saber; some say it holds the secret to invincibility. But Yun Changkong is already virtually invincible, so what use is the saber? And there's no record of Xie Xun having any grudge against him.

Yun Changkong suddenly chuckled: "Eagle King, do you really want to die?"

Yin Tianzheng smiled bitterly and said, "If you were me, what would you do?"

“I don’t know!” Yun Changkong sighed. “I only know that my father was forced by your family to cut off his arm and swear an oath. When he came back, he disbanded the huge Jinyang Escort Agency. Yin Wushou was still relentless. That night, I felt like I was about to die. But I didn’t give up and survived, and that’s how I got to where I am today.”

Yin Tianzheng felt a pang of sorrow, let out a long sigh, and said, "Are you showing off now?"

Chang Kong smiled faintly: "Actually, I am a person without great ambitions. I just want to live a peaceful life, but there is nothing I can do. In this situation, most people have no choice but to accept their fate. I also know that you are a hero of your time and will not be subdued by power."

But you should also know me; I don't like people playing the hero in front of me.

Yin Tianzheng laughed heartily, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Yun Changkong said calmly, "Tell me Xie Xun's whereabouts, and you won't have to die. The Heavenly Eagle Sect is gone. If you still want to be the leader, you can change your name."

As for your son, I'll say it again: if any of your descendants can defeat me, I can still cure your son.

Everyone was greatly surprised and looked at Yun Changkong, thinking, "Has this kid gone mad?"

Even Yin Tianzheng found it unbelievable. He suddenly raised his head, looked directly into Yun Changkong's eyes, and said, "Young Master Yun, after I told you, you won't think I'm lying to you, will you?"

Yun Changkong said, "If you were a coward who spouts nonsense, you wouldn't have ended up like this. I have some respect for you. As long as you speak, I will believe you!"

Yin Tianzheng was deeply moved and laughed heartily, "What a man Yun Changkong is! He's quite the character! Well then, let me tell you, I don't know where Xie Xun is either!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was greatly surprised!

You fucking don't know? When others ask you, why don't you say anything?
They fought like this for ten years!
Even the heroes of Wudang found it unbelievable.

They thought that Yin Tianzheng was keeping quiet because he wanted to find Xie Xun alone and seize the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but you said you didn't know!

The Shaolin monks were even more embarrassed. The older generation, such as Kong Wen, were alright, but the Yuan generation wished they could tear Yin Tianzheng apart!
If you don't know, why didn't you tell my master, the sect leader and abbot, but instead told Yun Changkong?

From now on, won't everyone think they are inferior to Yun Changkong?
Yin Tianzheng's sudden move shocked countless people, and the heroes, from Abbess Miejue down, were all greatly disappointed.

Yin Tianzheng looked at Chang Kong and said, "Young Master Yun, do you believe this answer?"

"I believe you!" Chang Kong nodded, then stepped forward, placed his hand on Yin Tianzheng's back, and activated his divine power. Yin Tianzheng felt an unparalleled warm current penetrate his body.

The "Arhat Subduing Demon Skill" is not only a demon-subduing supernatural power, but also contains the compassionate power of Buddhism. After circulating through his body for a while, Yin Tianzheng felt lighter and coughed up a mouthful of black blood, feeling extremely comfortable.

Yin Tianzheng leaped up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yun Changkong, and said, "What superb skill, what a magnanimous heart! For this act of hero Yun, I will tell you..."

After Xie Xun appeared on Wangpanshan Island, he should have gone directly to sea by boat, because I sent people to inquire at the docks near the Qiantang River, but there was no news of him docking.

He has been missing for fifteen years now, and may have already died overseas. Anyone interested should go and find him!

He told Yun Changkong openly, without concealing his voice, and everyone heard it clearly and confirmed it.

The Wudang, Kunlun, and Emei sects couldn't help but recall the time when the Tianying Sect encountered Zhang Cuishan and his wife on their voyage. Many thought it might just be a cover-up.

Hearing Yin Tianzheng's words, it seems Xie Xun has indeed set sail!

But the ocean is vast, so where can one search?
Yun Changkong nodded: "Alright, go ahead. If you ever want revenge, I'll be there to teach you in the martial world!"

If Yin Tianzheng were to imitate Yin Susu and say something like, "I'll tell you to everyone," he would be instantly killed.

Yin Tianzheng said, "After today's meeting, all grudges have been settled. I no longer have the desire to compete in the martial world. When I return, I will go into seclusion in the deep mountains. I will never mention revenge again. However, the martial world is dangerous. I hope you will take good care of yourself, Hero Yun."

After saying that, he looked at the Five Elements Flag: "Zhuang Zheng, Tang Yang, if you are still not convinced by me, come up here and let's settle this once and for all."

Zhuang Zheng and Tang Yang exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

They could take advantage of Yin Tianzheng's defeat and mock him, but they wouldn't take advantage of his misfortune.

Yin Tianzheng laughed heartily, turned around and walked back to his own camp. He picked up his junior brother Li Tianyuan's corpse, let out a long howl, and with a few leaps, went down the mountain. His howl was full of bitterness and pain.

The Sky Eagle Cult members all set off and followed.

Yun Changkong watched them disappear, unsure whether it was the right or wrong thing to do!
But he knew that he couldn't bring himself to kill Yin Tianzheng just now!

When you reach a high level in martial arts, you're bound to feel a sense of camaraderie when you encounter a master!

Moreover, he always remembered that after he made a pact with Wang Xiaotian and Yin Tianzheng, nothing happened along the way from Jiangnan to Henan!
It wasn't that his whereabouts were particularly mysterious, but rather that Yin Tianzheng had no intention of plotting against him.

As for the attack on the Han River, he knew that Li Tianyuan or Yin Yewang didn't want Yin Tianzheng's lifelong reputation to be ruined overnight, so they resorted to this desperate measure. They have been punished, and that's enough.

Yun Changkong sighed, turned his gaze to the Five Wanderers and the Five Elements Flag members, and said, "I killed Fan Yao. If anyone in your sect is dissatisfied and wants to avenge him, then come forward!"

Upon hearing this, the five members of the Five Elements Flag blushed, for if the White-Browed Eagle King couldn't defeat him, then no one else could either.

Zhuang Zheng possessed superior internal and external martial arts skills, making him a first-rate martial arts master. He was especially known for his extraordinary strength and had never feared Yin Tianzheng. Moreover, since Yun Changkong had previously expressed a desire to learn from him, Zhuang Zheng was eager to test his skills as well.

But after witnessing Yun Changkong's battle just now, where he fought Yin Tianzheng for two hundred moves, he tried to go up but was defeated by Yun Changkong in ten or thirty moves!
How will I ever be able to hold my head up again?

He can lose, he can die!

The only thing I don't want to be remembered as inferior to Yin Tianzheng is!

Just as Zhou Dian was about to open his mouth, Shuobude pressed his mouth down.

Peng Yingyu clasped her hands together and said, "Hero Yun, we are all disciples of the Ming Cult, and it is only right that we avenge our old friend in the afterlife. But we should also consider the entire martial arts world."

Over the years, a catastrophe in the martial arts world has been brewing for a long time, and I have always been worried that it will become a direct conflict!
Now, seeing Master Yun's unparalleled martial arts and magnanimous spirit, the monk sees hope for us all to dispel hatred and join forces sincerely!

Yun Changkong waved his hand: "Master Peng, you don't need to flatter me like that. I can't control others, I can only control myself. You're a smart man, do you understand the meaning behind my actions?"

The heroes were all completely bewildered. What did this mean?
Isn't it because you rely on your martial arts skills that you want to challenge the Ming Cult?
Since hearing Yin Tianzheng say that Xie Xun had gone to sea, Abbess Miejue had been frowning. Yes, it had been fifteen years. Xie Xun was overseas, and perhaps he was already dead. What should be done?

Could it be that this desire to find the Dragon-Slaying Saber was passed down from the patriarch to my master, then from my master to me, and now I have to pass it on to my disciple? Thinking this, I turned my gaze to Zhou Zhiruo.

Seeing her master's worried expression, Zhou Zhiruo smiled and said, "Master, you don't need to worry about Young Master Yun. I think he wants to use the power of the heroes to completely sever his grudges with the Demonic Sect."

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